Easy Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes Recipe (From Scratch!)

ripe avocados

🥗Healthier: avocado puree

💰Cheaper: frozen avocado

Frozen avocado can be more affordable and still nutritious.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is often cheaper and can provide a similar tang.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley is a budget-friendly herb that can substitute cilantro.

Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit.

Cut a cross hatch pattern in the flesh of the avocado.

Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh into a small mixing bowl.

Finely dice a shallot and add it to the bowl.

Finely dice a jalapeno, removing the ribs and seeds if desired, and add it to the bowl.

Chop fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.

Grate in a clove of garlic using a rasp style grater or finely mince it and add to the bowl.

Squeeze in lime juice for acidity.

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Use a fork to combine everything, smashing larger pieces of avocado against the side of the bowl as needed.

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Serve immediately.

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